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Just a thought or 2: 1. Parking is a “suggested” $4 (not at all required) NEVER $8. Proceeds to track and golf (2 underfunded minor sports) When at Bradley, simply keep your window up, wave and keep driving. You will not be stopped. 2. I’m not sure girls wrestling is anything to brag about? Hardly ANY girls actually compete, (big fish in a small pond) not really a relevant discussion on this board. Pretty sure I would not allow my daughter to wrestle, but that’s just me. Cleveland HS has much greater achievements to be known for than girls wrestling. 3. The reference of Brentwood Academy vs ALL Bradley Co. Schools combined: Not hating on the privates, they are terrific programs, but I think there are only 23?? total schools in that Private Div. 1 category? Much different that the public classes (6 in football) and (only 4 in other sports) Much more difficult to win a title with 2x’, 3x’s, 4x’s more schools competing statewide. Baylor and McCallie will be a brawl. Congrats to both programs. Middle TN has incredible private programs that we all have the utmost respect for as well. Public, Private, Home school families all make a choice based on what is best for their kids. Respect for all categories and any Championship is note-worthy. 4. No one knows the future. NEVER discount Maryville’s ability to return to the top. The Rebels have a great program. Bearden will be VERY strong. Our Bears will be back in the Mix competing for the top spot. Cleveland will be getting better under their new Coach. I predict a much more balanced season next year in East TN. 5. Stop all the recruiting talk. ALL programs are accused, none have been convicted. Until TSSAA penalizes one of our schools, it would seem they are all following the rules. 6. All schools with thriving programs have “wealthy businessmen” - All have supportive Booster Clubs. All have the ability to “boost” Coaches with bonuses, new trucks, etc. May the best program win the best Coaches. Step up for your school if you like your Coach. 2023 played out just like it should without any upsets. Bradley, Bearden and Maryville are all really good teams. None can go toe to toe with Oakland for 4 quarters this year. Congrats to the Pats.

1. Great season for the Bears! Proud of our team and Coach Floyd. Proud of the 3rd quarter fighting back to tie it up. 2. Oakland is a machine and Coach Creasy is incredible. By far the best team I’ve seen in years. #17’s TD off his juggling almost fumble was a dagger…. And the 4th and 9 conversion when BC had them in the backfield clinched it. 3. Great atmosphere…. I was there and was not offended by the Oakland Fans cheering on their team (part of the game and not immature) 4. Both teams talk to much trash but that is sports society today. 5. There is no such thing as a good official so give those guys that called tonight a break.

Bradley Central is a great story. The Bears have had a great season. No true BC fan is over-confident or cocky. Oakland is a proven Champion and BC fans, Coaches and our team has the utmost respect for the Patriots. We are proud of our guys and pulling for #12 to be healthy to give our team the best opportunity to win. The Bears will play hard and I believe it will be a very competitive game. I agree with another poster who mentioned some of the others guys…(the non- DI talents) those guys (both teams) work extremely hard and don’t get any press, but both Coaching staffs and fan bases realize the great value they provide to their respective teams. Much respect for the jobs these 2 teams and Coaches have done to make this game a reality.. this conversation (BC vs. Oakland) has been ongoing since the first poll came out in week 1.

Congrats to some incredible girls and a Coach (Reuter) that works harder than any that I know of. Possibly the best girls basketball program in TN… Very Deserving!

Houston in the Semi’s… beat Daniel Boone in the Quarters

Wow! You are Right on again.

And He is the difference maker

Ditto.... first 3.....toss up game 4. I’m leaning toward Brainerd.

Bears need a win tonight

I heard that too. Sounds like they didn’t need him tonight.

BC vs CHS final... Boys and Girls

CHS supporting cast is very good! Not sure who started that other theory. McGowan is my favorite of the scrappy bunch that can all shoot!

Bradley / Cleveland district final?? Thoughts?

The blue Raiders are stacked! Look out!

Kudos to the Coaches in 5AAA. it’s great that you guys did the right thing by finally recognizing the Coach and the Players that truly DESERVE this. Good luck to all!